Back to Basics blender solution 4000 User manual

BACK TO BASICS
Blender Solution
Blender Solution
™
4
4
000
000
with
Smoothie Att
achments
achments
®
®
User's Guide
© Back To Basics Products, Inc.

Motor Base
Glass Mixing
Jar
Lid
Stir Stick
Rubber
Gasket
Dispensing Valve
Smoothie Blade Base
Blender Blade Base
Blender Blade Base
Clear Lid Cap
QUICK REFERENCE
Blender Solution
™
4000 Parts
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WARNING
WARNING: This
appliance
is not a toy. Close adult supervision is
necessary when used by or near children. Please do not leave this
unit unattended with children.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed:
• Read all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plug
or motor in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
• Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on
or taking of parts, and before cleaning.
• Avoid contacting moving parts.
•
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return appliance to Back to Basics for
examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury
to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
•
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
• Do not use this appliance for other than it’s intended use.
• Keep hands and utensils (other than included stir stick) out
of container while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or damage to the appliance. A scraper may be used
but must be used only when the blender is not running.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades
on base without jar properly attached.
!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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• Always operate blender with lid in place.
•
When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid.
• Keep hands and utensils out of container to reduce the risk of
injury to persons or damage to the mixer.
• Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use.
• Never add ingredients to container while appliance is operating.
• Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by
Back to Basics may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
•
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a
heated oven.
•
Turn off machine before removing the mixing container from the
base and before placing the mixing container on the base.
• Do not run motor without mixing container properly attached to
motor base or when mixing container is empty.
•
Do not blend excessively hot liquids. Never pour boiling water
into the mixing container.
•
Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use.
•
To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on
cord to disconnect.
• Never leave the house while the appliance is on.
•
A short cord set is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
•
Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.
The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top where it can be tripped over or pulled
by children.
•
After running the motor continuously for three minutes, wait at
least five minutes before running the motor again.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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•
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). To reduce risk of electric shock, this plug will fit
into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the appliance
plug in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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BLENDER SOLUTION
™
4000
Congratulations! We hope you enjoy your new Back to Basics
®
Blender Solu-
tion
™
4000.
The Blender Solution
™
is designed for endless blending and chop-
ping possibilities and easy clean-up capabilities.
The Blender Solution
™
has
been designed with three speeds (low, medium, high + pulse operation) that let
you purée, blend, mix, chop and liquefy your favorite fresh ingredients to make
gourmet soups, homemade salsas, icy cocktails, thick and delicious frozen
smoothies and shakes, baby food and more.
The Blender Solution
™
is two appliances combined into one.
• Use the
B
lender Attachment
to make gourmet soups, to
smoothly blend creamy salad dressings, to puree baby food,
salsa or to mix batters for homemade multigrain pancakes and
waffl es.
•
Use the
S
moothie Maker Attachment
to quickly and easily
blend and dispense perfect fruit smoothies, icy cocktails, frozen
coffee and thick shakes.
The powerful 430-watt/500-watt pulse power
motor
, specially-designed stain-
motor, specially-designed stain- motor
less steel blades and 3-speed operation work together to precisely blend and
chop all types of ingredients for exact recipe specifi cations. The smoothie mak-
er blade base has been specifi cally designed with heavy stainless steel blades
to easily crush ice and frozen fruit. The blender blade base also
can
be used to
make smoothies and other frozen drinks. Both are built to accommodate the
revolutionary stir stick, which when rotated counter-clockwise, increases blend-
ing effi ciency. The 48-ounce glass mixing jar has a spill-proof pour spout and is
dishwasher-safe.
Enjoy!
INTRODUCTION

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Back to Basics Products, Inc., warrants your new
Blender Solution
™
4000
to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal household
use for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. During this period, such
defects will be repaired or the product replaced at Back to Basics'
discretion
without charge. This warranty does not cover exterior or interior finish or
damage caused by misuse, accident, or negligence.
A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase may be required
before warranty service is rendered.
Please fill out and return the warranty
registration card located on page 20.
If a problem with this houseware item develops during or after the warranty
period, please contact Back to Basics Products, Inc. for service.
If service is required:
• Send a brief letter explaining the problem. Be sure to include your
name, address and phone number.
• For faster service, call 1.800.688.1989 or e-mail:
@btbproducts.com.
• Most service problems are resolved with the replacement of a
part. If
this is not the case, we will give you instructions for returning the unit.
Any appliance submitted for repair must be sent (transportation charges
prepaid) to:
Back to Basics Products, Inc.
675 West 14600 South
Bluffdale, UT 84065
If you have any questions concerning the use or care of this product, or
comments regarding your experience with the product, please write a letter
explaining the nature of your concern.
WARRANTY
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Glass Mixing Jar
Lid
Rubber Gasket
Blender Blade Base
Clear Lid C
ap
Use and Care (Assembly)
To use your Blender Solution
™
4
000
, begin by assembling the glass mixing jar.
1. Position the rubber gasket down onto the circular fl at surface in the
plastic blender or smoothie blade base.
2
.
Place the bottom threaded section of the glass mixing jar down into the
plastic blade base. Engage threads by twisting the blade base clockwise
until tightened onto the jar. Make sure that the blade base is tightly fastened
to the jar and that the rubber gasket is properly compressed between the jar
and the plastic blade base.
3
.
Push the lid onto the top of the mixing jar. Place the clear lid cap in the
center of the lid or place the stir stick through the center of the lid.
4. Place the mixing jar onto the motor base so that the bottom of the blade
base is sitting fl at on the motor base.
5
.
Plug in the cord. Your Blender Solution
™
4
000
is now ready to use
!
ASSEMLY

BLENDER OPERATION
1. Assemble the blender blade base
onto the glass mixing jar.
2. Add ingredients t
o the mixing jar and replace the lid. You may
add more
in
gredients through the hol
e in the center of the lid. (Note: Add liquid
ingredients first,
then add
frozen or solid ingredients. This will pr
event
excessive wear and stress on the motor). Cover the hole with the clear lid
cap or stir stick during operation.
3.
TO START BLENDING:
Choose a speed for blending the ingredients
and
then press the appropriate button.
4.
TO STOP BLENDING:
To
stop the blending process, push the OFF bu
tton.
5.
PULSE MODE:
The PULSE button allows you to create short bursts of
power. To use the
PULSE
function, repeatedly push and release the
PULSE
button.
The
PULSE
function
should be used in the
initial
stage of blending
i
ce and frozen ingredients fo
r smoothies and
other frozen drinks. The
PULSE
function should also be used to
break apart larger pieces of food or
to control the texture of food when chunkier results are de
sired.
BLENDER SOLUTION
™
4
000
CONTROL BUTTONS
OFF
shuts off the
machine.
HIGH
runs the Blender
Solution
™
at high speed. This
speed should be used for the
final stages of mixing. Do not
use this speed for dispensing.
LOW
runs
the
Blender
Solution
™
at low speed.
This speed should be used
for the initial 30 seconds
of mixing as well as for
dispensing.
PULSE
runs the
Blender Solution
™
at high speed.
MEDIUM
runs
the
Blender
Solution
™
at medium speed
.
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OPERATION

S
MOOTHIE MAKER OPERATION
T
he Blender Solution
™
4000 mixing jar is conveni
ent
ly marked to create perfect
smoothies for two or four servings. To make a frozen blend of your favorite
healthy foods, follow these simple steps:
1. Assemble the smoothie maker bl
ade base (with dispen
sing valve) onto the
glass mixing jar
and place the stir stick through the hole in the center of the
lid of the glass mixing jar.
2.
Add Liquids:
Add any combination of liqui
d ingredients up to the
LIQUIDS
mark. Liquids include any soft ingredients such as fruit, milk, fruit juice,
herbal supplements or yogurt in any
combination that you think would be
tasty.
We are, of course, partial to the
Back to Basics®
smoothie mix
es, which
quickly and easily make three delicious 8-ounce smoothies.
3.
Add Ice:
Add ice or froze
n ingre
dients until the
total level reaches the
FROZEN INGREDIENTS line on the side of the mixing container
. Frozen
FROZEN INGREDIENTS line on the side of the mixing container. Frozen FROZEN INGREDIENTS line on the side of the mixing container
ingredients include ice, frozen fruit, frozen yogurt, ice cream, etc.
INGREDIENTS:
SPEED:
RESULT:
Salsa
Pulse and then Low
Chunky
Nuts
Pulse and then Low
Coarse
Bread, Cookies, Crackers
Pulse and then Low
Coarse
Heavy Whipping Cream
Low
Thick
Mayonnaise
Medium
Creamy
Salad Dressing
Medium
Creamy
Cheese
Pulse and then Medium
Coarse
Grating / Chopping Citrus
Zest
Medium
Fine
Smoothies, Cocktails,
Shakes
Pulse and then High
Thick and Smooth
Baby Foods / Fruit & Veg-
etable purees
High
Smooth and Creamy
SPEED SELECTION GUIDE
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OPERATION

4.
Smooth It:
With the lid on and the stir
stick set in the hole in the center
of the lid, press and release the
PULSE button 3 to 5 times to get things
started. Ne
xt, press the LOW button and run the machine at LOW for about
30 seconds
. Finally, push the HIGH button
. Continue until smooth. Turn
the stir stick
counter-c
lockwise for best mixing results.
5.
Serv
e It:
To serve the smoothie, push the LOW button,
hold a cup under
the valve, and with the motor running, press down on the dispensing valve.
Stir the smoothie with the stir
s
tick while dispensing thick smoothies. As the
smoothie level reaches the bottom of the glass mixing jar, a thick mix may
stop dispensing. Add a few tablesp
oons of liquid to increase flow. When the
glass mixing jar is empty, s
hut off the m
achine. Enjoy!
6. You can continue m
aking smoothies one after another
. When you are
aking smoothies one after another. When you are aking smoothies one after another
finished, be sure to wash thoroughly the glass mixing jar, dispensing valve,
lid and stir stick.
See care and cle
aning on page 12.
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OPERATION

TIPS FOR GENERAL OPERATION
•
Thicker Smoothies
:
To make a t
hicker smoothie, a
dd more
frozen
ingredients.
•
Thinner Smoothies
:
To make a thinner smoothie, add more
liquid
ingredients.
• Always add liquid ingredients to the glass mixing jar fi rst and then add
remaining ingredients. This will prevent excessive wear on the motor and
ensure that the ingredients are properly blended.
•
Cut harder foods (e.g. cheese) into approximately 1 inch cubes to
achieve better chopping results.
•
The stir stick may be used to assist in making frozen drinks or for blending
any other types of ingredients. When the stir stick is not being used, be sure
to place the clear lid cover over the hole in the center of the lid.
•
When chopping dry ingredients such as bread crumbs, nuts, spices, etc.,
make sure that the glass mixing jar and blade base are completely dry.
•
The PULSE button should be operated in short bursts. As the PULSE
button is pressed and released, the blades should stop rotating between
pulses.
•
Do not attempt to mix or knead heavy dough, mash potatoes or beat egg
whites.
•
Do not over-blend foods. Most ingredients should be properly blended or
chopped in seconds. Do not operate motor base for longer than 3 minutes
at a time.
•
If the motor stalls, turn off and unplug the unit. Remove a portion of the
ingredients before attempting to continue.
•
Do not add boiling liquids to the glass mixing jar.
OPERATION
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CARE AND CLEANING
Before using your
Blender Solution
™
4000 for
the fi rst time and after each use,
be sure to thoroughly wash the glass mixing jar, blender blade base, smoothie
blade base, dispensing valve, lid and stir stick. To prolong the life of your Blend-
er Solution
™
4000
,
do not wash plastic parts in the dishwasher
.
do not wash plastic parts in the dishwasher.do not wash plastic parts in the dishwasher
Open the
dispensing valve while washing to rinse out the valve. After each use, unscrew
and disassemble the dispensing valve for cleaning (see instructions below).
If you experience any problem with your machine, unplug it immediately from
the electrical outlet, then contact Back to Basics
®
at 1.801.571.7349.
CLEANING DISPENSING
VALVE ASSEMBLY
To disassemble valve for cleaning:
1. Remove the valve from the
smoothie blade base by
unscrewing the entire valve
counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the cap from the valve
body by unscrewing it counter-
clockwise.
3. Squeeze cap and stopper
together and slide the lever off
the stopper pin.
4. Remove the spring.
5. Remove the stopper and stopper
pin by pulling the rubber rim of
the stopper. The stopper and
pin are tightly fitted and need not
be separated.
6. Clean all parts in warm soapy
water and reassemble in
the order shown.
Lever
Cap
Spring
Stopper Pin
Stopper
Valve Body
CLEANING
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STRAWBERRY BANANA SUPREME SMOOTHIE
1 cup strawberry nectar or apple juice
1 cup milk
1 frozen banana (chunks)
2
½
cups frozen strawberries
1 cup strawberry yogurt
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE
1 cup apple juice
1
½
cups lemonade
1 cup frozen raspberries
½
cup frozen strawberries
1 cup raspberry sherbet
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
MANGO TANGO SMOOTHIE
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
½
frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup pineapple sherbet
1
½
cups frozen mango slices
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
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RECIPES

RASPBERRY CREAM SMOOTHIE
1 cup orange juice
1 cup raspberry yogurt
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
½
frozen banana (chunks)
1
½
cups frozen raspberries
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
ORANGE BANANA CREAM SMOOTHIE
1 cup milk
1
½
cups orange juice
½
tsp. vanilla
½
frozen banana (chunks)
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
½
cup orange yogurt
3 tbs. orange juice concentrate
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
RASPBERRY SUNRISE SMOOTHIE
2
½
cups orange juice
1
½
cups frozen raspberries
1 cup raspberry sherbet
1 cup ice
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then
blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
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RECIPES

LEMON LOUIE SMOOTHIE
2 cups lemonade
1 cup lemon yogurt
1
½
cups frozen pineapple (chunks)
1 cup pineapple sherbet
1 cup ice
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings
.
PEACH REFRESHER SMOOTHIE
2 cups peach nectar or apple juice
1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
½
banana
1 cup peach yogurt
1
½
cups frozen peach slices
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
BANANA LIME SUBLIME SMOOTHIE
2 cups limeade
1 banana
1 cup lime sherbet
3 tbs. coconut milk
1 cup ice
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
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RECIPES

PIÑA COLADA SMOOTHIE
5 tbs. coconut milk
2
½
cups pineapple juice
½
cup vanilla ice cream
½
frozen banana (chunks)
1
½
cups frozen pineapple (chunks)
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
HAWAIIAN HOLIDAY SMOOTHIE
1 cup passion fruit nectar
1 cup guava nectar
1 cup orange sherbet
½
cup frozen strawberries
½
cup frozen mango slices
4 tbs. coconut milk
1 cup
strawberry yogurt
½
cup frozen banana in (
chunks)
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
STRAWBERRY LEMON SURPRISE SMOOTHIE
2 cups lemonade
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup strawberry yogurt
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
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RECIPES

LOW-FAT STRAWBERRY ORANGE SMOOTHIE
2 cups strawberries
1
⁄
1⁄ 1
2
⁄2⁄
cup orange juice
1 cup skim milk
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup ice
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
LEMONADE WATERMELON SOOTHER
2 cups watermelon (pulp, not rind)
3 oz frozen lemonade concentrate (
1
⁄
1⁄ 1
2
⁄2⁄
of a 6 oz can)
1 cup lemon/lime soda
1 tsp. grenadine syrup
1-2 cups ice, to desired consistency
*add water if necessary
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
CHOCOLATE TREAT
3.5 oz package of instant chocolate pudding mix
1
1
⁄
1⁄ 1
2
⁄2⁄
cups milk
1
1
⁄
1⁄ 1
2
⁄2⁄
cups ice
1 banana
Pour in liquid ingredients. Add all frozen ingredients. Blend at
PULSE
setting for 30 seconds; then blend
until smooth. While the machine is
running, move the Stir Stick around counter-clockwise to aid mixing.
Serve immediately. Makes 3–5 servings.
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RECIPES

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olution
™
4000
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